The US government said yesterday that the DR, together with Colombia, has made significant progress in the fight against drug trafficking in the region. A report sent to lawmakers previously authorized by President George W. Bush, includes Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, the DR and Ecuador in the list of countries that produce or serve as bridges for drugs en route to the US. Venezuela and Burma are two countries that have “failed demonstrably” to comply with their international obligations and the US laws against drug trafficking. This is outlined in the State Department annual report sent to Congress which also includes approximately 20 countries as main drug production and transit centers.